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Samir Georges Nassib Hammam (Arabic: سمير همام, romanized: Samīr Hammām; born 17 July 1947) is a Lebanese businessman, well known for his high-profile involvement in British football clubs, and who most recently relinquished the life presidency of Cardiff City in March 2022 following a legal dispute.
Having sold his interests in Wimbledon, Sam Hammam purchased control of Cardiff City in August 2000, for a sum believed to be in the region of £11.5 million. Sam Hammam quickly picked up where he left off with the Crazy Gang.
Four arrests were made at the game while more were made in the ensuing weeks based on police footage and Cardiff and their fans faced widespread criticism. Club chairman Sam Hammam had altercations with a BBC reporter and Leeds manager David O'Leary in the immediate aftermath of the game. Cardiff were eventually fined £20,000 over the pitch ...
During the 2006–07 season Cardiff City played in the Football League Championship. It was the team's fourth year in the Championship since being promoted from League One. The season also saw a change of chairman at the club when Sam Hammam handed over control to Peter Ridsdale.
Cardiff City Football Club (Welsh: ... In August 2000, Lebanese businessman Sam Hammam purchased control of the club and replaced Steve Borley as chairman.
Cardiff City; 2002–03 season; Chairman: Sam Hammam: Manager: Lennie Lawrence: Division Two: 6th: FA Cup: Third round: Carling Cup: Second round: LDV Vans Trophy ...
The 2000–01 season was Cardiff City F.C.'s 74th season in the Football League.They competed in the 24-team Division Three, then the fourth tier of English football, finishing second, winning promotion to Division Two.
Sam Hammam – former owner and president of Cardiff City F.C. [4] [5] Hind Hariri (born 1984) – entrepreneur, billionaire; Nicolas Hayek – former owner of Swatch Group [6] Ziad Raphael Nassar – celebrity wedding designer and entrepreneur, owner of Ziad Rapahel Nassar holding. Carlos Slim – investor, formerly the richest person in the world